Monday, October 26 2026 - The Enugu state Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has ordered a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a male suspect identified as Nnaji Izuchukwu during an intelligence-led operation by operatives of the Anti-Cultism Section of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU).
Preliminary findings by the police indicate that operatives,
acting on credible intelligence, raided Bull Hotel, Asata, Enugu, where Nworie
Chidera Kelvin, a.k.a. “Akidi,” an alleged notorious drug peddler and Vikings
Confraternity member, was lodged with associates.
According to the command's spokesperson, DP Daniel Ndukwe,
Akidi is reportedly linked to multiple cases involving unlawful firearm
possession and cultism, including one in which he was charged in absentia. He
was also suspected of keeping the gang’s firearms and other criminal tools. The
operation led to the arrest of Akidi and nine other suspects, comprising males
and females aged 17–28. Quantities of dried weeds suspected to be
"loud" cannabis, a weighing scale suspected to be used for measuring
illicit drugs, and N43,400 in various denominations were recovered.
Ndukwe said during the operation, Nnaji and another suspect
jumped through a window in an attempt to escape.
‘’While pursuing them, an operative was confronted by both
suspects, who allegedly attempted to disarm him. In the ensuing struggle, the
firearm discharged, leaving Nnaji with gunshot injuries, while the other
suspect escaped. Nnaji was rushed to hospital, where he was later confirmed
dead. His remains have been deposited in a mortuary for preservation and
autopsy''
The Commissioner of Police has urged the deceased’s family,
associates and other concerned persons to remain calm, assuring them that the
circumstances surrounding the incident will be thoroughly investigated and that
any officer found culpable will face appropriate disciplinary action.
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